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What is the best way to cut a complex design into sterling silver? Answered

I am making a gift for my sisters for Christmas, and I what I want to make is a circular pendant with the white tree of Gondor inside(for those of you not familiar with said tree, it is very complex, google it for further clarification) I want to get it cut out of sterling silver because: it is shiny,won't tarnish,is white(ish) like the tree, and is cheaper than platinum. But I can't seem to find a place that can do that kind of cutting. And though I grieve it, there is not a Techshop anywhere around (I live in Los Angeles) does anyone know of a way that can I make such cuts?

Look for an independent jewelry maker, or even a metal worker that is willing to work with you. Perhaps you make the design in jewellers wax, and they create the mold to pour the silver into to make the pendant. (Then it just needs to be polished). If they like the design (and can reuse it for more pieces) they may be willing to do this for less cost in labor. (An actual jewelry store will be much harder to work with).